OUR STORY
More Than A Century of Hawai’i Tradition
Founded in Waikiki in 1909, Uluniu Swimming Club has been a place for community, recreation, and timeless moments for over 100 years.
1909 – Founded in Waikiki as the Women’s Auxiliary of the Outrigger Canoe Club in the Helumoa coconut grove (“Many Coconuts”).
1914 – Became the first women’s club affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and helped establish national standards for women’s swimwear competition.
1924 – Member Mariechen Wehselau competed in the Paris Olympic Games, winning silver individually and gold in the relay.
1925 – Officially separated from the Outrigger Canoe Club and became the Uluniu Women’s Swimming Club.
1965 – Renamed the Uluniu Swimming Club and welcomed men as voting members during the transition away from Waikiki.
1970 – Purchased the Kaiwao property in Laie and evolved into a peaceful overnight beachfront retreat for members and guests.
Location
Nestled between Kamehameha Highway and the shores of Laniloa Bay near Laie Point, the Uluniu clubhouse offers a peaceful retreat on Oʻahu’s North Shore, just moments from the Polynesian Cultural Center. The spacious clubhouse comfortably accommodates up to ten guests and features two bedrooms, two and a half baths, open living and dining areas, and a covered lanai where members gather to relax and enjoy outdoor meals surrounded by ocean breezes.
About The Property
The clubhouse overlooks a beautifully maintained lawn lined with coconut palms that stretches to the beachfront, creating a peaceful setting for relaxation, gatherings, and recreation. Over the years, the grounds have hosted memorable club luaus complete with traditional imu cooking, dining tents, and entertainment beneath the open sky.
Uluniu continues to preserve its quiet, club-like atmosphere by offering members a place to disconnect and unwind. With no televisions, radios, or telephones, members and their guests are encouraged to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of old Hawaiʻi — reading on the lanai, afternoon naps, beach walks, and time spent with family and friends.
The spacious lawn provides room for volleyball, soccer, croquet, and outdoor activities, while shaded corners and private nooks offer peaceful spaces to relax by the sea.
